Teacher of Polish

Teacher of Polish

• Working pattern: 0.24 FTE (Thursday and Friday morning)
• Salary scale LB: minimum of € 3.463 and a maximum of € 5.277 for a full-time contract
• Closing date: 19 December 2025
• Start date: January 2026

Located in the international heart of the Netherlands, The European School The Hague offers a rich and dynamic learning environment. We provide complete Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education, guiding our students toward the prestigious European Baccalaureate.

With a dedicated team of qualified professionals, we are committed to delivering high-quality education that nurtures both academic achievement and personal growth. Here, students from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and thrive in an inclusive and inspiring community. Our Primary and Secondary schools are situated on two spacious campuses in The Hague's International Zone, working closely together with a shared vision and mission as part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation.

The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation is a school community with eight primary schools and three secondary schools with an international character. The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation is a diverse educational organization with decades of experience and a strong reputation.

We support the personal growth of both our students and our staff. With us, you step into an international world full of opportunities. You contribute to the future of education while developing yourself. We challenge you, give you the space to grow, and ensure that your work truly makes an impact.

As a member of the Mother Tongue team, you will work with colleagues from nine different countries. You will celebrate your own culture and develop your cultural understanding of all Mother Tongue languages, as well as the language sections of the school. You will teach language lessons in the children’s mother tongue to children from all year groups.

Requirements

• Fully qualified teacher status to teach in Primary Education, in the country the qualification is obtained, approved by DUO OR a Bachelor or Master in Polish language and literature
• Living in the Netherlands with a valid work permit

Recommendations

• Experience in international or intercultural education
• Innovative and versatile with good organisational skills
• Active contribution to school development in general
• Excellent social and communication skills
• Good team player
• Knowledge of other EU languages is an advantage

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of Something Special: Shape the creative minds of our diverse student body in an international setting.
• We offer a salary aligned with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO PO). The salary is a minimum of € 3.463 and a maximum of € 5.277 for a full-time contract on the LB scale. The salary scale and the step offered will depend on your level of experience.

o   8% holiday allowance (May)

o   8.33% year-end bonus (December)

o   Monthly contribution towards travel expenses (if applicable)

o   ABP pension scheme

o   Number of options for tax benefits regarding, e.g. trade union dues, the costs of sports (for instance, fitness membership fees and the purchase of a bicycle (for commuting purposes)

o   Collective/group occupational disability insurance IPAP (Loyalis)

o   Discount on various insurances (additional insurance on the health care package, home content, legal aid, liability insurance policies and more)

• Grow and Learn: Enjoy ongoing professional development in a supportive and innovative environment. Every teacher has a personal budget for professional development.

Please note that all the amounts mentioned above are on a pro rata basis.

Ready to Join Us?

Interested candidates can apply by uploading below three required documents by clicking on the apply/solliciteren button at the end of the page on www.werkenbijrijnlandslyceum.nl. For internal candidates, please submit your cv and motivation letter via MyAFAS.

• CV in English
• A motivation letter in English
• Copy of DUO approval if available
• A completed application form. If this form is missing, we will not proceed further with your application.

Please address your letter to the attention of Ms. Nicoline Mostert, Head of Primary.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an onsite interview and possible trial lesson. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  Applicants are eligible for the reimbursement of travel expenses. The recruitment officer will provide more information upon invitation.

Contact Us

For any questions, please reach out to our recruitment officer, Ming En Li, at recruitment@eshthehague.nl.

Our recruitment procedure is subject to the Recruitment code.The purpose of the code is to provide a standard for a transparent and fair recruitment and selection procedure. ESH requests all applicants to read the code before applying carefully.

Information about the European School can be found at www.europeanschoolthehague.nl.The European School The Hague is part of The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation www.rijnlandslyceum.nl. The website of the European Schools www.eursc.eu explains the European Schools' system and regulations.